Martell reveals shots of its new ambassador Diane Kruger
Besides paying tribute to French Art de Vivre, the house of Martell celebrates its 300th anniversary this year by revealing its newest global ambassador – Diane Kruger. “Although I still consider Paris...
View ArticleFauré Le Page: From Gunmaker to Bag Artisan
Fauré Le Page was, founded by Louis Pigny in Paris as a French firearms manufacturer (arquebusier and fourbisseur). But it always wasn’t named that, the shop at rue des Bons-Enfants (and other...
View ArticleKingsman’s Tools of a Modern Knight
It becomes apparent in the midst of all that spy craft when Galahad, played by Colin Firth, deflects bullets with the most unsuspecting consort, a Swaine Adeney Brigg umbrella or reveals a retractable...
View ArticleScandinavian minimalist interiors given a luxurious look
Remember The Jötuns It may seem counter-intuitive to intersperse luxury furnishings with minimalist Scandinavian home concepts but when it comes to Nordic interiors, design veterans find great...
View ArticleWhy Chronographs are a Synonym for Human Endeavour
Steve McQueen’s Monaco 1133 might have immortalised TAG Heuer’s repute with racing chronographs in 1971 but it was 8 years prior, which affirmed the basis for one of watchmaking’s most celebrated...
View ArticleVodka + Cognac? Why The New Grey Goose VX Vodka Exceptionelle Will Reignite...
Acclaimed vodka maker Grey Goose just unveiled a new liquor blending its highly decorated vodka with top-range Cognac. Grapes from the Grande Champagne region together with a rare harvest from Le...
View ArticleCellini Prince: Why Rolex is More than just the Submariner
Think of Rolex and there’s a good chance your thoughts will drift to the eponymous symbol for quality- the Submariner. If you’re of an older vintage, it’s also likely that the Explorer or President’s...
View ArticleA Celebration of Originality: A lookback at Bombay Sapphire’s search for the...
Over the course of several months, world-famous gin Bombay Sapphire challenged Singapore’s most decorated bartenders to create the best possible cocktails from their award-winning...
View ArticleHands-On: Why the Longines Conquest Classic Moonphase is one of this year’s...
Longines’ new addition to its Conquest Classic Collection is an 18k rose gold and steel two-toned watch that will retail for only SGD7,630. The 42mm Longines Conquest Classic Moonphase is a modern...
View ArticleBest of Baselworld 2015
Strength And Beauty The Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master has grown into the ultimate trophy companion, like a Hollywood heroine, muscularly chiselled yet a visage of gorgeousness. Exclusively fitted with...
View ArticleCredit Suisse Revolutionises Real Time Banking and Stock Trading
Credit Suisse chose Singapore as the city where it launched its first-ever Digital Private Banking service, designed to let private banking clients enact their trading and banking decisions faster, in...
View ArticleNigel Cabourn talks about his collaboration with Fred Perry
At 66 years young, Geordie designer Nigel Cabourn just unveiled his collaborative collection with the house of Fred Perry. A self-professed aficionado of table tennis, Cabourn divulged that his new...
View ArticleGreubel, Forsey & Dufour: Preserving Watchmaking Heritage for the Future
Imagine a world, one with a civilization which built the pyramids. Now imagine a time, where the technology no longer existed to build them. Welcome to Earth circa 21st century and consider how much...
View ArticleThe European Union Film Festival: An Array of Culture and Entertainment Next...
From 13th to 24th May 2015, the European Union Film Festival (EUFF) returns to entertain Singaporean film buffs, for just $12 per ticket. The oldest foreign film festival in Singapore, the EUFF will...
View ArticleLamborghini’s Five Most Important Models
Pack leader Lamborghini turns 52 today. Founded by Ferruccio Lamborghini when Enzo Ferrari turned down his requests to build a ferocious street race car of unparalleled capabilities, Lamborghini...
View ArticleThe Blind Cobbler: A watch collector realises his shoe fantasy in Club Street
Photos and story by Andre Frois “The name actually came from a turn of phrase my father used to use – ‘like a blind cobblers thumb’ – when describing anyone with a big red nose,” enlightens The Blind...
View Article5 Paintings You need to Watch for at Christie’s HK auction
For Christie’s upcoming Hong Kong auction, a collection of high profile Asian 20th Century and Contemporary works were curated, putting together some of the fastest growing art investments from...
View ArticleA new book about design trendsetter Pininfarina
Artist, veteran photographer and author of the recent Ferrari Book, Günther Raupp, just released a book cataloging the prolific 85-year history of Pininfarina in visually captivating fashion. Initially...
View ArticleFood Photography Just Got Easier
If you have a little ritual of snapping a photo of your food with your smartphone before your meal, there is a new set of plates made just for you. Enter Foodagraphy – a new meal experience specially...
View ArticleHair for Hope: Agnes Chandra needs Your Help Saving Children from Cancer
If you’re a new parent, there’s a good chance you are paranoid about many things regarding your newborn but cancer isn’t one of them. In developed countries such as the United States, it affects over...
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